KERA: Fort Worth gas leak prompts evacuation of 17 kids, 35 adults from behavior center
Oct. 28 — At least 35 adults and 17 children were evacuated from businesses in North Fort Worth after a natural gas line was damaged, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department. Atmos Energy said in an emailed statement Wednesday afternoon that construction crews unrelated to the gas company damaged a natural gas pipeline in the area.
https://www.kera.org/2026/10/28/fort-worth-gas-leak-prompts-evacuation-of-17-kids-35-adults-from-behavior-center/
The Texas Tribune: Bo French, Jon Rosenthal raise more than $1M combined in second-highest fundraising haul
Oct. 28 — The candidates for railroad commissioner are using the money in advertising, mailers and consulting fees.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/10/27/bo-french-jon-rosenthal-fundraising-railroad-commission/
KHOU: Texas railroad commissioner doesn’t regulate railroads. Here’s what that position does
Oct. 26 — So, when you’re looking through your ballot, this is an office with a big role in Texas energy. Its responsibilities include oil and natural gas production, pipeline safety, and coal and uranium surface mining.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/what-does-railroad-commissioner-do/285-5dcf6c8e-45f5-4eb0-ac59-67004660808a
KXAN: State of Texas – No debate in Texas Railroad Commission race
Oct. 24 — Railroad Commission Race – A scheduled debate between candidates for Texas Railroad Commission never materialized after only Democrat Jon Rosenthal appeared. Dylan McKim examines the race between Rosenthal and Republican Bo French, their competing visions for regulating the oil and gas industry, and why polling suggests the contest could be surprisingly close.
https://www.kxan.com/video/state-of-texas-no-debate-in-texas-railroad-commission-race/12302924/
KXAN: Anticipated debate between Texas Railroad Commission candidates turns into one-sided conversation
Oct. 22 — French never publicly confirmed the report, and then last week, he told the Texas Tribune that he had never agreed to anything. Members of the DFW Press & Media Club said they had made contact with both campaigns and that they both had originally agreed. But as the debate day drew closer, the club was never able to get ahold of French’s campaign to confirm details. It still has an open invite for French.
https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/anticipated-debate-between-texas-railroad-commission-candidates-turns-into-one-sided-conversation/
Houston Public Media: ‘An extremely powerful state agency’: Three candidates vie for Texas railroad commissioner
Oct. 14 — The race has drawn national attention, after Republican nominee Bo French faced backlash for his social media posts.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/10/14/564363/texas-railroad-commissioner-race-2026-midterm/
Texas Scorecard: Oil & Gas Pipeline Companies Seek Protections From Controversial Transmission Line
Oct. 13 — The companies are requesting the Public Utility Commission of Texas insert pipeline protections in its approval of this line and require electricity delivery company Oncor to consult and coordinate with pipeline owners.
https://texasscorecard.com/state/oil-gas-pipeline-companies-seek-protections-from-controversial-transmission-line/
City of Arlington: Atmos Energy: Winter Prep Starts Before the Temperature Drops
Oct. 13 — As calendars fill up, now is the time to remember that winter prep starts before the temperature drops. Atmos Energy has a Winter Warm-Up Checklist to help you keep your home safe, comfortable and energy-efficient all year long.
https://www.arlingtontx.gov/News-Articles/2026/October/Atmos-Energy-Winter-Prep-Starts-Before-the-Temperature-Drops
Texas Public Radio: Texas Railroad Commission race pits GOP activist against oil field engineer
Oct. 12 — A social media post targeting University of Texas students has brought bipartisan criticism to Republican Bo French’s campaign for Texas railroad commissioner, as Democrat Jon Rosenthal emphasizes his engineering experience and plans for stronger energy oversight.
https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source/2026-10-12/texas-railroad-commission-race-pits-gop-activist-against-oil-field-engineer
Politico: ‘Oil field trash’ tries to pull off Texas shocker
Oct. 13 — A win would be a watershed moment for Texas, where major GOP candidates often don’t have to break a sweat to win in November. That’s not the case this year as President Donald Trump’s popularity plummets and concerns about affordability hang over candidates.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/13/rosenthal-texas-railroad-commission-democrat-01116173
The Cool Down: Texas ordered Poly-1 gas pipe removed — records suggest it stayed under homes
Oct. 10 — In March, a leak from a Poly-1 natural gas pipe triggered an explosion in a Lake Dallas neighborhood and severely injured a woman, even though Texas regulators had ordered that type of line removed decades earlier.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/texas-ordered-poly-1-gas-081500719.html
KRISTV: Texas lawmaker threatens legislative action against Kinder Morgan and PUMPCO over pipeline subsidence
Oct. 9 — State Rep. J.M. Lozano is putting Kinder Morgan and one of its contractors on notice after touring a South Texas property where the landowner says continuing ground subsidence along a natural gas pipeline right-of-way has created dangerous conditions for workers, livestock and farm equipment.
https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/jim-wells-county/texas-lawmaker-threatens-legislative-action-against-kinder-morgan-and-pumpco-over-pipeline-subsidence
Pipeline & Gas Journal: NGPL seeks FERC approval for $139-MM Texas Gas Expansion
Oct. 9 — Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC is seeking federal approval for a $139-MM expansion in the Texas Panhandle that would add new compression and provide additional natural gas transportation capacity for power generation.
https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/october/ngpl-seeks-ferc-approval-for-139-mm-texas-gas-expansion
Oil Price: CenterPoint Closes $2.62 Billion Sale of Ohio Gas Utility
Oct. 1 — CenterPoint Energy has closed the previously announced $2.62 billion sale of its Ohio natural gas utility business to National Fuel Gas Company, completing another step in the Texas-based utility’s effort to concentrate investment on its core regulated operations.
https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/centerpoint-closes-2-62-billion-145256645.html